Thanks for the alternate view, Kris.  I'm in the middle on this one myself.  First I'm not sure most walkers/joggers appreciate the notice - anybody done a poll?  I've had several on foot (especially side-by-side people) practically jump off the path, when I was going by with 3 feet to spare already.  It can seem the equivalent of a car honking as they approach a bike from behind; maybe ok on an empty road if done far enough back but pretty annoying if everyone does it in town.  I EXPECT cars to be passing me all I care is that they leave a safe space.  And most times on the trail you can pass with as much room as cars give on the street, so maybe trail users should just get used to it, serious crash risks are low after all.  

On the other hand there are times when I feel safer saying something like when: passing bikes who are already near the centerline, or might be about to move over for slower traffic we are closing on, anytime children are involved, anytime pets are involved, whenever I 'm passing with less than arms length.  

Doug


Kristine M. Niemann wrote:
I personally don't understand why people feel the need to say "passing on the left" in normal situations on the bike path anyway. If a person is riding on the right side of the line, NOT in the way of the approaching bike, then the approacher should simply pass with caution.  What do they think is going to happen?  The right lane rider is SUDDENLY going to veer out into the left lane without notice?  This is simply so ridiculous and I really wish people would just ride the path with confidence and courtesy rather than fear.  There is almost always plenty of room to pass, so I don't get it, and it's annoying.  Now riding on the road...that's another matter.

kris


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